Smash Burgers
Nothing says summer quite like a good burger! This time we are teaching you how to make a perfect smash burger and there's one secret that is life-changing.
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef Blend 60% ground chuck and 40% ground brisket or ground sirloin
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter unsalted, softened
- 4 Potato Burger Buns
- Salt and Pepper
- American Cheese
- Killer Burger Sauce
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- White Onion chopped
Instructions
- Form ¼ pound beef into loose 2" balls. Set aside in the freezer on a plate.1 Pound Ground Beef Blend
- Brush a 12-inch cast iron skillet with oil and set it over medium heat until shimmering.1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- Add the butter to the pan and place the buns, cut side down on the hot skillet. Cook just until the buns are nicely toasted and set the buns aside.2 Tablespoons Butter, 4 Potato Burger Buns
- Remove the meat from the freezer and season with salt and pepper. Place in a preheat, slightly oiled cast iron skillet and press down firmly and evenly to flatten the meat. Generously season the other side of the patty with salt & pepper.Salt and Pepper
- Cook until caramelization begins, about 1 minute. Flip and add the cheese.American Cheese
- Place a large lid over the burgers the last 30 seconds to melt the cheese. If you want the burgers more done wait a minute before adding the cheese.
- Spread your burger sauce and lettuce over the bottom bun. Top with 1-2 patties and pickles and onion before enjoying.Killer Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Pickles, White Onion
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg